Crystal Palace have one of the world's top 50 young prospects in their squad this season, according to a study.

Timothy Fosu-Mensah, who is on a season-long loan at Palace from Manchester United, has been included in a list of the 50 most promising prospects in world football, compiled by the CIES Football Observatory.

The list, which is based on the domestic league experience accumulated during the last two years and their career prospects, has Fosu-Mensah ranked 32nd, with a three-star rating.

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That means that the Dutchman's prospects of staying or reaching the highest levels of the football pyramid are "in a favourable position," according to the study.

Fosu-Mensah has made 19 appearances for Palace this season and has impressed during his time in south London, with reports this week suggesting that Manchester United are expecting him to compete with former Wigan Athletic star Antonio Valencia for the right-back berth on his return to Old Trafford.